FinTech Legal

PLMJ's strong FinTech practice brings together lawyers from several practice areas to provide advice to notable international and domestic banking and FinTech clients. The team assists with transactions, funding rounds and regulatory matters relating to crypto and BNPL operations.

"PLMJ has a diverse, dynamic team with great technical knowledge."

"PLMJ can handle complex matters efficiently. All team members are professional, experienced and prompt in their response."

"PLMJ has capacity to allocate specialised lawyers from several fields to provide comprehensive solutions that go beyond expected results."

PLMJ advised Klarna on several legal, regulatory and compliance matters in connection with its payment and lending services offered to consumers in Portugal.

André Abrantes is a managing associate at the firm and co-head of its FinTech practice. He is an expert in banking and finance law, including regulatory matters. He regularly advises international tech clients, digital banks and other financial services clients on their Portuguese operations. "André is very knowledgeable about capital markets and MiCA." "André Abrantes is professional, experienced and friendly." "André is a very good lawyer. He has good expertise on banking matters and systems."

Bruno Ferreira is a co-managing partner at the firm and co-head of its FinTech practice. He gives legal, regulatory and transactional advice to clients operating in the sector. "Bruno is always responsive and aware." "He has strong knowledge of the financial sector."